Our Team

HSOC has an unrivalled team of chartered accountants and tax consultants based in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin

HSOC has an unrivalled team of chartered accountants and tax consultants based in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin. Our accounting and taxation specialists offer businesses in Ireland and overseas with tailored financial advice, auditing and taxation. HSOC’s department of personal financial advisors have been advising clients through retirement, wealth management and inheritance matters for decades. Across the firm, we hold qualifications with Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA).

Staff

Karen Murphy

Customer Service Manager

Karen joined HSOC in 2006 as Customer Service Manager. In addition to managing existing client relationships she also handles new client enquiries. Karen provides support to the Partners and Senior Management.
Prior to joining HSOC Karen worked in Event Management for 5 years.
Karen recently received a Merit in Fetac Level 5 Course in Criminology.

karen.murphy@hsoc.ie

Alison Ruttle

Financial Services

Alison joined HSOC in 2002 where she works in the Financial Services Department, providing asset management services to clients.
Prior to joining HSOC she worked in London for ten years in the Financial Services Industry.
Alison was instrumental in establishing the financial services compliance standards and procedures within HSOC.
Alison is a qualified QFA and a member of the LIA. She is currently studying for a Professional Diploma in Retirement Planning Advice.

alison.ruttle@hsoc.ie

Pat McCormack

Financial Services

Pat joined the Financial Services Department at HSOC in 2014, having taken early retirement from Aviva Life and Pensions after more than thirty years service.
He has vast experience in the pensions industry, as most of his career was spent as a Consultant to the country’s leading corporate and individual pension advisors.
Pat is a member of the Insurance Institute, a Qualified Financial Advisor and an Aviva Trustee.

pat.mccormack@hsoc.ie

Marie Barry MIATI

Manager Bookkeeping

Marie is a member of the Institute of Accounting Technicians Ireland since 1997 and IPASS Payroll since 2001. She has been involved with payroll and bookkeeping since the early 1980’s, and has amassed a vast knowledge and technical expertise in both of these areas.
Marie joined HSOC in 2001, since then she has helped raise the profile of the Payroll & Bookkeeping department, and has been instrumental in making it an integral part of the practice.
Clients demand different approaches and different software packages to be used to suit their own circumstances. Marie has a proven ability, to adapt to any new package that is required in her role as Manager in the Payroll & Bookkeeping department. Marie’s clients cover a broad range of industries, including fast food franchises, construction, hotels and medical practices.

Yvonne Gallagher

Bookkeeping

Yvonne joined the Bookkeeping Department of HSOC in September 2017, and is in the process of completing her Accounting Technician's qualification. Yvonne has a Degree in English, Media & Cultural Studies from Dun Laoghaire IADT.

yvonne.gallagher@hsoc.ie

Eiffel Liu

Assistant Tax Manager

Eiffel joined HSOC in 2014 as a Tax Trainee. In October 2016, Eiffel qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor. She holds an Honours Degree in Accounting Finance from Dublin Business School , and Masters of Accounting from the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Among Eiffel’s responsibilities are the preparation of personal income tax returns, advising on payroll issues relating to BIK and obtaining tax registrations for both individuals and corporate clients.

eiffel.liu@hsoc.ie

Omotola Akintola

Tax Trainee

Omotola joined HSOC in Feb 2018. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics, and a Masters degree in Accounting & Finance. She is currently in the process of completing her ACCA qualification, whilst training as a Tax Trainee.

omotola@hsoc.ie

Annemarie Crinnion

Payroll Specialist

Annemarie joined HSOC in Jan 2018. She holds a Diploma in Payroll Management, and is a Certified IPASS Technician. She is a Payroll Specialist, and is responsible for our portfolio of Clients.

payroll@hsoc.ie

Rachel McManus

Payroll Specialist

Rachel joined HSOC in March 2018. She has a completed a Diploma in Business Studies, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting & Finance from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Rachel is currently studying for her IPASS Qualification.

payroll@hsoc.ie

Tindy Lau

Audit & Accounts

Tindy started out working as a nurse, having successfully completed a Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) degree in The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Tindy gained experience working in the Oncology Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. After deciding to embark on a career change, Tindy obtained a Distinction in Postgraduate in Accounting from DIT, and joined the firm in August 2015 as an audit trainee. Her hobbies include swimming and playing rugby.

tindy.lau@hsoc.ie

Liam McLaughlin

Audit & Accounts

Liam joined the Practice in June 2014 having graduated from Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) with an MA in Accounting. Prior to this Liam acquired a 2.1 Honours Degree . In June 2016, Liam completed his training contract and ACA exams. He now concentrates on some of the larger audit clients, and has responsibility for a portfolio of clients in construction and related sectors.

liam.mclaughlin@hsoc.ie

Muireann Ni Laoi

Audit & Accounts

Muireann is a graduate of DIT where she studied International Hospitality. During her course, Muireann decided that she wanted to study accountancy and become an auditor, and upon completion of her studies joined HSOC. Muireann provides audit and accounting services to both local and foreign firms.

muireann.nilaoi@hsoc.ie

Keith O’Shea

Audit & Accounts

Keith holds an Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Degree from NUI Galway University and a Master’s of Arts Degree in Accounting from the Athlone Institute of Technology.
In November 2017, Keith completed his Training Contract and ACA exams. He now has responsibility for a larger portfolio of Audit clients.

keith.oshea@hsoc.ie

Jessica Swan

Audit & Accounts

Jessica joined HSOC in August 2016. She has completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Accounting & Finance from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Jessica is currently studying for her ACCA qualification.

jessica.swan@hsoc.ie

JM Tano

Audit & Accounts

JM completed a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting & Finance in the Institute of Technology Tallaght, where she was also the Ambassador of CPA. JM is currently studying towards her ACCA qualification.

joremmae.tano@hsoc.ie

Sinead O'Hanlon

Audit & Accounts

Sinead joined HSOC in May 2017. Sinead has completed a Bachelor of Business Studies in the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown. Whilst studying, Sinead was working in the retail industry, where she decided she wanted to become an Accountant.

sinead.ohanlon@hsoc.ie

Niamh Ronayne

Audit & Accounts

Niamh graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway in 2016. Prior to joining HSOC, Niamh worked as an Administration Assistant in a rendering plant.

niamh.ronayne@hsoc.ie

Daniel Hogan

Audit & Accounts

Daniel joined HSOC in July 2017. He is a Graduate of NUI Galway, having studied for a Degree in Commerce, and a Masters in Finance. Daniel is currently studying for his ACA qualification.

daniel.hogan@hsoc.ie

Elizabeth Ho

Audit & Accounts

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Business (Hons) Degree, from Independent College Dublin. Prior to joining HSOC, Elizabeth worked as a Mortgage Advisor for two years in Citibank Hong Kong.

elizabeth.ho@hsoc.ie

Shereen Sabrina Hasni

Audit & Accounts

Shereen joined HSOC in June 2018. She holds a Diploma in Accounting, and a Bachelor (Honours) in Accounting & Finance from the Dublin Business School. Shereen is currently studying towards her ACCA Qualification.

shereen.sabrina.hasni@hsoc.ie

Peter Quirke

Audit & Accounts

Peter joined HSOC in June 2018. He graduated from University College Dublin, with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Economics, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Peter is currently studying for his ACA Qualification.

peter.quirke@hsoc.ie

Michelle Collins

Audit & Accounts

Michelle joined HSOC in August 2018. She achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Social Care Practice in the Institute of Technology Tallaght, she then went onto study a Postgraduate in Accounting in the Dublin Institute of Technology. She is currently studying for her ACA Qualifications.